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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Basel to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Basel to Istanbul departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Basel to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Basel to Istanbul (BSL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Basel to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Basel to Istanbul

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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6:05 am - 4:55 pmBSL-IST
8h 50m1 stop
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4:50 am - 9:50 amIST-BSL
7h 00m1 stop
Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
KLM Logo
6:05 am - 4:55 pmBSL-IST
8h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 10:40 amIST-BSL
18h 45m1 stop
$190KLM
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
KLM Logo
6:05 am - 4:55 pmBSL-IST
8h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 10:05 pmIST-BSL
6h 10m1 stop
$205KLM
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:05 pmBSL-IST
3h 10mnonstop
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7:30 am - 9:40 amIST-BSL
3h 10mnonstop
$211Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:05 am - 4:55 pmBSL-IST
8h 50m1 stop
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4:50 am - 9:50 amIST-BSL
7h 00m1 stop
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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2:30 pm - 3:50 amBSL-IST
11h 20m1 stop
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4:50 am - 1:50 pmIST-BSL
11h 00m1 stop
$218Air France
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:45 am - 10:45 pmBSL-IST
10h 00m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:25 pmIST-BSL
5h 25m1 stop
$224Lufthansa
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
Lufthansa Logo
10:35 am - 10:45 pmBSL-IST
10h 10m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:15 pmIST-BSL
13h 45m1 stop
$226Lufthansa
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Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 11:15 pmBSL-IST
3h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 5:10 pmIST-BSL
3h 15mnonstop
$229Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
Air France Logo
2:30 pm - 3:50 amBSL-IST
11h 20m1 stop
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4:50 am - 1:50 pmIST-BSL
11h 00m1 stop
$231Air France
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
KLM
Cheapest • from $190 (round-trip)
Pegasus Airlines
Best reviews • 6.7 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 49% price drop
April
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
$186
Overall average: $114
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/12Thu 3/19
BSL - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$211
Typical prices: $190-363
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/13Thu 10/16
BSL - IST • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Basel to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Basel to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Basel to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Basel to Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Basel, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $339 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $219 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Basel to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Basel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Basel to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport was $95 for a one-way ticket and $186 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Basel and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Basel and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Basel to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Basel to Istanbul flight route: flydubai, Emirates, SWISS, Delta, Lufthansa, ANA, and Singapore Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Basel to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Basel and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Basel to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Basel to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Basel to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Basel to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Basel is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Basel to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Basel with another airline. Booking your flights between Basel and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Basel to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $423 or less one-way and $418 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Basel to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Basel to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Basel to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Basel to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 639 reviews
6.8Boarding
5.6Entertainment
6.4Comfort
7.3Crew
5.8Food
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Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

4.0 OkaySergiu, Apr 2025SAW - DUB
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Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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